152. Southern U. S. and Mexico (A Map of Mexico or New Spain, Florida now called Louisiana and Part of California &c.), H. Moll, Atlas Geographus, London, ca. 1711. 10 x 7". (BW) Uncommon, copper engraved map with details throughout including, many Indian names and early forts. Extends from about the 37th parallel to South America. The only colony shown is Carolina. Louisiana includes Florida and extends to the Rio Grande (here called the North River). Texas is not named but is inhabited by White and Black Spaniards and Country full of Beevers. The Baja is distorted and the Gulf of California extends too far north, because Moll depicts it as an island on his other maps. Ref: McLaughlin #180. Sharp impression. (A+) $375-425

154. Southern U. S., Mexico and the Caribbean (Carte du Golphe du Mexique et des Isles de l’Amerique), Bellin, Paris, 1754. 14.7 x 10.7". (FC) Charming map of the region with routes of several explorers shown. Good detail and many place names throughout. Beautifully colored, decorative cartouche. Close margin (1/8") at binding side, folded as issued and now nicely pressed. Very clean and crisp. $275 RESERVE (A+) $350-400

155. Western United States and Mexico (L’Ancien et le Nouveau Mexique, avec la Floride et la Basse Louisiane), Bonne, Paris, ca. 1780. 9 x 13.5". (OC) Despite the title, the map covers only that region of present day California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Mexico. Good detail in Mexico, Baja, southern AZ and NM. Names many Indian tribes. Fine hand-laid paper with a large, elaborate watermark. (A+) $150-200

156. Arizona and Mexico (Reconnaisance of the Colorado River), G.H. Derby, Sen. Ex Doc #81, 32nd Congress, 1850. 11 x 22.2". (BW) An interesting map that was to be the basis of understanding the region for the following decade. It was the first authentic account of the exploration and navigation of the Colorado River from the Gila River to the Gulf of Mexico. Numerous Indian villages are shown along the river with notations as to what type of vegetation is common. Ref: Wheat (TMW # 668). Folding as issued. Chip in margin, else fine. (A) $125-175

157. United States and Mexico (Vereinegtestaaten von Nord-America und Mexico), Meyer, Meyer’s Groschen-Atlas, 1852. 10 x 7.5". (OC) Steel engraved map depicting the United States with early territorial borders. Iowa is still larger than present day, Minnesota Ty. takes in the Dakotas with Missouri Ty. stretching to the Rocky Mountains. Indian Territory encompasses present day OK, KS and NE. West of the Rockies are the territories of New Mexico, Utah and Oregon, along with the state of California. In Texas, two German colonies are depicted with outline color. Light foxing in margins and color is a bit faded, else fine. (A) $140-170

159. United States, Mexico and Caribbean (Mexique, Antilles, Etats-Unis), Dufour, Paris, ca. 1868. 29.5 x 21.2". (FC) Very unusual, large map. In the U.S. are several odd territorial borders. There is an Idaho Terr., which covers the southern part of the present state but then stretches eastward to the Missouri River. Montana stretches from the Rockies to the Mississippi River. California takes in the southern tip of Nevada. The map has dotted lines to show the new territories of Arizona and Nevada but the coloring is for the older Utah and New Mexico territories. Central America and the Caribbean are colored to show European possession. In the Atlantic are insets of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Light damp stain just entered side borders, else quite clean. (B) $350-450

160. Mexico and Peru (Mexico, Regia et Celeris Hispaniae Novae Civitas/Cusco, Rigni Peru in Novo Orbe Caput), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitatis Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, ca. 1572. 18.5 x 10.5". (BW) The great capitals of the Aztec and Inca civilizations are depicted at the time of the Spanish conquest. These are the only New World cities depicted in the Civitatis Orbis Terraum and are very early views of the cities. Fine, crisp impression and condition. (A+)  $1200-1400

163. Mexico (Nova Mexico), John Ogilby, London, 1671. 21 x 11.2". (BW) Fabulous city view with the major buildings identified in a table below. Several ships are in the lake and canals, farmers are working their fields and travelers are on the roads. A great view of the city and 17th century life in Mexico City. Sharp impression. Faint foxing, mostly in margins, which are very wide, tear on centerfold, professionally repaired. (A) $300-350

164. Mexico (Pair of maps - Battle of Mexico), U.S. Dept of War, Washington D.C., 1847. (BW) First, Line of Operations of the U.S. Army under the command of Major General Winfield Scott, on the 19th and 20th of August 1847, measures 28.5 x 23". Second, Map of Genl. Worth’s Operations on the 20th of August 1847, measures 30.5 x 18.5". These two maps provide a view of the operations leading up to the capture of Churubusco (a short distance from Mexico City). Several battles were fought, and won, against an enemy force of 32,000, devastating Santa Anna, and leaving way open to the assault on Mexico City in mid-September. Very detailed and interesting battle plans. Folding as issued, with a couple of small spots of foxing on second map, overall very good. (A)  One of the pair is illustrated at right.  $150-200

165. Mexico Gray, National Atlas, Philadelphia, [1879]. 14.5 x 11.7". (FC) Detailed map colored by state. Inset of the railroad from Mexico City to Vera-Cruz, and The Isthmus of Tehuantepec. (A)  Illustrated at left.  $40-50

166. Mexico and Central America (Mexico and Central America / Central America), J.H. Colton, Colton’s Illustrated Cabinet Atlas, New York, 1858. 11 x 12.7". (FC) From the rarely seen Cabinet Atlas. Both maps within one delicate flower and leaf border. Vignettes show four interesting profiles: Mexico at 26th parallel, Central America, the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, and Chiquimula. Attractive color, crisp impression. A few faint spots, otherwise very good. (B) $40-50

167. Panama (Plano de la Ciudad de Panama), Lopez, Madrid, 1789. 16 x 15.2". (OC) Scarce map by the Geographer to the Spanish King. Depicts the fortress of Panama, including some parts of the city outside the fortifications. Key at top right describes the various buildings. Spanish text. A very uncommon map, as few Spanish maps were ever published. One tear affecting bottom left neatline, with old repair. Some masking tape on verso of margins and some very light foxing. (B) $325-400

168. Central America (Atlantic & Pacific Junction - Topographical Map of a portion of the Isthmus of Darien in site of Proposed Inter-Oceanic), House Ex Doc #1, 33rd Congress 2nd Ses., Washington D.C., 1852. 19 x 14". (BW) Detailed map of the proposed canal. Trimmed to neatline at binding side, as issued. Browning on folds with a couple of intersection splits. (B) $20-30

169. Caribbean (A Chart of ye West-Indies or the Islands of America in the North Sea &c., Being the Present Seat of War), H. Moll, London, ca. 1745. 14 x 11". (BW) Very uncommon map covering present day southern U.S., Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. Inset of La Vera Cruz. The map is filled with fascinating notations concerning the movements of Spain’s wealthy galleons, such as "The Gallions & Flota usually joining at the Havana, ye whole Armada sails forth for Spain through this Gulf". This route takes them into British waters off the coast of Carolina. Directions of trade winds, two compass roses, and rhumb lines make this a very attractive map. (A+) $450-525

170. Caribbean (Carte de L’Isle de la Jamique), Bellin, Paris, ca. 1758. 12.5 x 8". (BW) A very sharp impression, engraved with mountains, roads, forts and towns. Names of the plantations throughout. Very detailed coastline. Decorative title cartouche and compass rose. (A+) Illustrated at left. $200-230

172. Caribbean (Isle de la Martinique), Bellin, Paris, ca. 1764. 13.5 x 8.2". (BW) Delicately engraved with an attractive title cartouche. The map is quite detailed with mountains, roads, towns, forts and anchorages. Clean, crisp impression. (A+) $150-180

173. Cuba (Carte de L’Isle de Cuba et des Isles Lucayes), Tardieu, Paris, ca. 1800. 16.7 x 12.7". (OC) Copper engraved map of the tip of Florida, Cuba and the Bahamas. Depicts mountain ranges, roads, forts and towns. Water damage in wide margins, map fine. (A) Illustrated at right. $130-160

174. Caribbean (Carte de St. Domingue), Poirson, Paris, 1803. 16.5 x 13.2". (FC) Large, detailed map of the island showing roads, mountains, and ports. Very wide margins. (A)  Illustrated at left. $100-140

175. West Indies, Dr. James Playfair’s A New General Atlas, London, [1814]. 22 x 18". (BW) Finely engraved by H. Cooper with script title. Good detail of the islands with the coast of southern Florida, Central America and South America. Light toning on fold, else very clean. (A) $50-75

176. Caribbean (West Indies / Cuba, Hayti and Jamaica), J.H. Colton, Colton’s Illustrated Cabinet Atlas, NY, 1858. 11 x 12.7". (FC) From the rarely seen Cabinet Atlas. Both maps within one delicate flower and leaf border. Good detail throughout the entire West Indies region. Vignette profile of Jamaica with exaggerated vertical scale. Good impression. Few faint spots, otherwise very good. (B) Illustrated at right. $90-100

177. West Indies (West Indies, Central America, Columbia, Venezuela & British Guiana), Wm. Collins, Student’s Atlas, London, ca. 1880. 11.7 x 9". (PC) Attractive, detailed map of the region. (A) Illustrated at left. $15-20

178. South America, Dr. James Playfair’s A New General Atlas, London, [1814]. 17 x 21". (BW) Copper engraved map with a great amount of detail. Many Indian names. Appears to have been cleaned. (A+)Illustrated at right (irregular lighting is from light source).  $40-60

179. South America (Carte de L’Amerique du Sud), Andriveau-Goujon, Paris, 1837. 15 x 20". (OC) Attractive map of the continent with good detail. Script title and keyboard style border. Short split on fold, else fine. (B) $50-70

180. South America (Map of South America showing its Political Divisions), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 10.6 x 13.3". (FC) Attractive map includes an enlarged inset of New Granada showing The Proposed Atrato-Inter-Oceanic Canal Routes, for Connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (the Isthmus of Panama). Very nice original coloring. Good impression and detail throughout. Decorative floral borders. (A) $35-50

182. French Guyana (Carte de l’Isle de Cayenne et de ses Environs), Bellin, Paris, ca. 1764. 11 x 8". (BW) Crisp, copper engraving of the region surrounding the fort and village of Cayenne. The land is covered with forests and Indian villages. Delicate title cartouche and compass rose. Barely noticeable, light foxing. Good margins on hand-laid paper. (B) $100-130

183. Northern South America (Map of New Granada Venezuela and Guiana, Peru and Equador, Argentine Confederation), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 10.6 x 12.9". (FC) Very nice original coloring. Good impression and detail throughout. Decorative floral borders. (A) $25-35

184. Central South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay), S. A. Mitchell, New General Atlas, Philadelphia, 1860. 13.4 x 10.6". (FC) A beautiful map including Chili with an inset of the Island of Juan Fernandez and additional insets of the Harbor of Bahia and the Harbor of Rio Janeiro. Decorative floral borders. (A) $25-35

185. Southern South America (Tabula Magellanica, Qua Tierrae Del Fuego), John Ogilby, London, ca. 1670. 14 x 11.5". (FC) Elaborately decorated map of the tip of South America and the important Strait of Magellan. Fully engraved with scenes of native life and animals, a raging sea battle, compass roses and four cartouches surrounded by numerous cherubs and figures. Minor toning. Professionally backed with tissue to repair centerfold split and a hole in an unengraved area. (A) $600-650